Indiana has a statistical advantage over Wisconsin in one significant category, scoring, where the Hoosiers have an edge over the Badgers, 87 points per game to 70 points per game. Wisconsin will hope to exploit their strength in turnover percentage in this matchup. Their mark of 14.2 in this area ranks 1st in the conference and 1st in the country.

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Kids want to come here. Since 1998 Indiana has recruited more Top 50 high school players than Wisconsin (11 vs 4).

Kevin Ferrell is ranked 28th nationally in assists.

Cody Zeller is ranked 49th nationally in points, 46th nationally in rebounds, and 5th in the Big Ten in blocks.

Victor Oladipo is ranked 8th in the Big Ten in points and 12th nationally in steals.

It's only wins and losses, but Indiana has a better overall record than Wisconsin this season (13-1 vs 9-4).

Even computers respect Indiana more. We have a better RPI this season than Wisconsin (RPI: #15 vs #157).

The Indiana three-point leader (Jordan Hulls) has more three-pointers than the Wisconsin three-point leader (Ben Brust).

We make our fans proud. Indiana has a better record at home than Wisconsin this season (10-0 vs 8-1).

Diaper Dandies love us. Indiana has recruited more McDonald's All-Americans out of high school than Wisconsin (19 vs 2).

Indiana is a better shooting team (51.0% vs 45.1%) than Wisconsin this season.